Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
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Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
हल्दी
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kurkuma
Red Maple Tree
In French
curcuma
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
curcuma
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
kurkuma
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
turmeric
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Turmeric and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turmeric and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Turmeric and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Turmeric and Red Maple Tree
Care of Turmeric and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.